Sacraments
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Reconciliation
(Confession)
Saturday 3-3:45 PM at St.
Joseph's or anytime by appointment. Communal
Reconciliation is scheduled during Lent and
Advent.
Baptism
Parents and expectant
parents meet for pre-baptismal Catechesis before
the celebration of the sacrament. Consult the
parish bulletin for details or call the parish
office for information and reservations. Baptism
may take place at a weekend liturgy or on the
first Sundays of the month at 12:00 PM. God
parents must be active Catholics who are regular
participants in the life of their local parish.
Matrimony
In accord with universal
Church Law, we will assist parishioners and
their immediate families in their planning and
celebration of the Sacrament. Prospective brides
and bridegrooms must meet with the priest/deacon
before setting a wedding date. Our marriage
preparation consists of one of these two
programs: Engaged Encounter or Sponsor Couple
Program. Weddings may not be scheduled less than
6 months from the initial contact with the
priest or deacon.
Confirmation
Our secondary school
parishioners are prepared as a part of our Faith
Formation program. Adults and young adults who
have completed high school are invited to a
formation period geared to their needs and faith
level. Call the parish office for details.
Anointing of the Sick
There is an annual
communal celebration, usually in early autumn.
Call anytime it is felt necessary, in the
hospital or at home. It is preferable that the
sick person be very conscious, aware and
involved in this liturgy. It is especially
significant when a group of family and friends
are able to participate and lend prayerful
support.
Rite of Christian
Initiation
Older Children (7+) and
adults are baptized or received into the church
at the end of a period of initiation. Christians
baptized in another faith tradition need not be
baptized again. However, they will be prepared
for full reception into the Catholic Church as
they celebrated the Sacraments of Conformation
and Eucharist. Call the parish office for
details.
New Parishioners
We welcome all new
parishioners to our parish. I invite you to
speak with me after mass and to make out a
census form so we can better serve your needs.
Candidates
who have completed the RCIA process
